Before which three actions is a look at the traffic behind you especially important?
Correct answer: Backing up, changing lanes and braking suddenly.
Answer options
- ABacking up, turning sharply and driving through an intersection
- BBacking up, changing lanes and braking suddenly Correct
- CChanging lanes, driving through intersections and braking suddenly
Why
Before you back up, change lanes or brake suddenly, check the traffic behind you with your mirrors and by turning your head. Look over your shoulder through the rear window when backing, and check your blind spot before moving into another lane. These are the moments when a collision with someone behind you is most likely: backing takes you toward whatever is back there, and if you change lanes or brake hard, a vehicle coming up behind you may have no room to avoid you.
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Topic: Defensive driving License: Car permit
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